From January to September 2026, a total of 288 people lost their lives and 630 others sustained injuries in 265 road accidents across the Sylhet division, according to a report released by Nirapad Sarak Chai (Nischa). The data was published by the Nischa Sylhet Divisional Committee on October 22, coinciding with National Road Safety Day.
The figures indicate significant monthly variations in both fatalities and accident frequency. May registered the highest number of deaths, with 51 fatalities in 42 accidents. August followed closely, with 47 deaths resulting from 35 accidents.
A detailed monthly breakdown shows that January saw 25 fatalities in 25 accidents, while February had 32 fatalities in 32 accidents. March recorded 32 deaths across 29 accidents, and April witnessed 15 deaths in 19 accidents. June reported 29 fatalities from 29 accidents, whereas July had 31 deaths in 28 accidents. September recorded 26 deaths from 26 reported accidents.
The report highlights ongoing concerns over road safety in the region, emphasizing the need for improved measures to reduce traffic-related incidents and fatalities in Sylhet.